BLVD (Boulevard) Church Podcast https://blvdchurchrva.com en A collection of sermons and conversations from BLVD Church in Richmond, VA Learn more about BLVD Church at blvdchurchrva.com https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6e4114aa-03c1-11ee-886c-3f836a35d51a/image/4ce677ed04b3772e8f2e0121554a0d22.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress BLVD (Boulevard) Church Podcast https://blvdchurchrva.com episodic Gospel-Shaped Life, Together Church on BLVD A collection of sermons and conversations from BLVD Church in Richmond, VA Learn more about BLVD Church at blvdchurchrva.com A collection of sermons and conversations from BLVD Church in Richmond, VA

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]]> Boulevard (BLVD) Church RVA drewd@churchonblvd.com October 11, 2026 | Good News for Growing in Grace, We Grow As We Do Battle A Christian changes through a dynamic of love that comes directly from Jesus. But there are some counterintuitive principles that will help us if we really want to grow. In Galatians 5:16-18, Paul says the first thing we need to know is that we grow as we do BATTLE. _______ Support and learn more about BLVD Church HERE Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD A Christian changes through a dynamic of love that comes directly from Jesus. But there are some counterintuitive principles that will help us if we really want to grow. In Galatians 5:16-18, Paul says the first thing we need to know is that we grow as we do BATTLE. _______ Support and learn more about BLVD Church HERE A Christian changes through a dynamic of love that comes directly from Jesus.

But there are some counterintuitive principles that will help us if we really want to grow.

In Galatians 5:16-18, Paul says the first thing we need to know is that we grow as we do BATTLE.

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]]> 2610 October 4, 2026 | The Power to Change How does Christian change differ from other forms of change? You change from a completely different power supply. How does that work? Paul shows us in Galatians 2:19-21 _______________ Support and learn more about BLVD Church HERE Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:08:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How does Christian change differ from other forms of change? You change from a completely different power supply. How does that work? Paul shows us in Galatians 2:19-21 _______________ Support and learn more about BLVD Church HERE How does Christian change differ from other forms of change?

You change from a completely different power supply.

How does that work?

Paul shows us in Galatians 2:19-21

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]]> 3016 September 6, 2026 | Nothing Added, Nothing Stays the Same Why does Christianity claim we need to be saved? Most people seem to be pretty good — they need a boost, some wisdom, even God, but … saving? Isn’t that kind of a dark take on the human race? In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul tells us what is the gospel of Christ through an interesting story. And the story reveals our desperate need for salvation. It also points us to what God has done about it. _______________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:26:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Why does Christianity claim we need to be saved? Most people seem to be pretty good — they need a boost, some wisdom, even God, but … saving? Isn’t that kind of a dark take on the human race? In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul tells us what is the gospel of Christ through an interesting story. And the story reveals our desperate need for salvation. It also points us to what God has done about it. _______________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Why does Christianity claim we need to be saved?

Most people seem to be pretty good — they need a boost, some wisdom, even God, but … saving?

Isn’t that kind of a dark take on the human race?


In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul tells us what is the gospel of Christ through an interesting story. And the story reveals our desperate need for salvation. It also points us to what God has done about it.


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]]> 2538 no August 30, 2026 | Walking Through the Wilderness Way How does God meet us in dry seasons? We walk back through Exodus 1-3 and consider God’s intervention in Moses’ life to shape him in the wilderness. More interactive, with probing questions for reflection, you may want a pen and journal handy while going through this message. _____________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:21:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How does God meet us in dry seasons? We walk back through Exodus 1-3 and consider God’s intervention in Moses’ life to shape him in the wilderness. More interactive, with probing questions for reflection, you may want a pen and journal handy while going through this message. _____________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE How does God meet us in dry seasons?


We walk back through Exodus 1-3 and consider God’s intervention in Moses’ life to shape him in the wilderness.

More interactive, with probing questions for reflection, you may want a pen and journal handy while going through this message.


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]]> 2404 August 23 2026 | Wisdom In The Wilderness Www.blvdchurchrva.com Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Www.blvdchurchrva.com Www.blvdchurchrva.com

]]> 2918 no August 16 2026 | Sent With Purpose From Wilderness to Wilderness What do you do when you sense God is calling you to go before you are ready? Moses doesn’t have any of the qualities that we would say make an effective leader, but God still sends him back to Egypt to deliver Israel from the jaws of the Egyptian world power. In Exodus 3:7-12, we learn about God’s purposes for calling us into great things before we are ready. ———— Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do you do when you sense God is calling you to go before you are ready? Moses doesn’t have any of the qualities that we would say make an effective leader, but God still sends him back to Egypt to deliver Israel from the jaws of the Egyptian world power. In Exodus 3:7-12, we learn about God’s purposes for calling us into great things before we are ready. ———— Learn more and support our ministry HERE What do you do when you sense God is calling you to go before you are ready?

Moses doesn’t have any of the qualities that we would say make an effective leader, but God still sends him back to Egypt to deliver Israel from the jaws of the Egyptian world power.

In Exodus 3:7-12, we learn about God’s purposes for calling us into great things before we are ready.


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]]> 2410 August 9 2026 | The Fire, Name, Problem, and Way One of the deepest pains of the wilderness may also be one of its greatest gifts: In the wilderness, we decrease so that God may increase—and somehow, in Him, our lives become larger than they were before. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:33:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD One of the deepest pains of the wilderness may also be one of its greatest gifts: In the wilderness, we decrease so that God may increase—and somehow, in Him, our lives become larger than they were before. One of the deepest pains of the wilderness may also be one of its greatest gifts:

In the wilderness, we decrease so that God may increase—and somehow, in Him, our lives become larger than they were before.





]]> 2988 no August 2 2026 | The Burning Bush Pattern How does God meet us in our lives when we are in dry seasons? Exodus 3 shows us a great picture of how God generally meets us in the wilderness through a series of experiences. The Burning Bush Pattern Wilderness Reduction | God strips away false securities. Our world gets “smaller” Holy Interruption | God disrupts our ordinary view of reality. Expanding Reality of God | God reveals Himself as bigger than we imagined. Transformed Mission | God sends us back as different people. Text: Exodus 2:23-3:15 Series: The Wilderness Way —— Learn more or support our ministry HERE Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:36:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How does God meet us in our lives when we are in dry seasons? Exodus 3 shows us a great picture of how God generally meets us in the wilderness through a series of experiences. The Burning Bush Pattern Wilderness Reduction | God strips away false securities. Our world gets “smaller” Holy Interruption | God disrupts our ordinary view of reality. Expanding Reality of God | God reveals Himself as bigger than we imagined. Transformed Mission | God sends us back as different people. Text: Exodus 2:23-3:15 Series: The Wilderness Way —— Learn more or support our ministry HERE How does God meet us in our lives when we are in dry seasons?

Exodus 3 shows us a great picture of how God generally meets us in the wilderness through a series of experiences.


The Burning Bush Pattern


Wilderness Reduction | God strips away false securities. Our world gets “smaller”

Holy Interruption | God disrupts our ordinary view of reality.

Expanding Reality of God | God reveals Himself as bigger than we imagined.

Transformed Mission | God sends us back as different people.


Text: Exodus 2:23-3:15

Series: The Wilderness Way

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]]> 2438 no July 26 2026 | HELP! I’m In The Wilderness! What do you do when the very things from which you draw life run dry? Exodus 1-2 teach us 3 wilderness principles: 1. The wilderness reveals that serving anything but God as most important in your life leads to harsh slavery 2. The Wilderness Reveals That You Cannot Save Yourself 3. The Wilderness Reveals the Home You’ve Been Looking For Series: The Wilderness Way Text: Exodus 1-2 —— Support our ministry or learn more about us HERE Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:18:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do you do when the very things from which you draw life run dry? Exodus 1-2 teach us 3 wilderness principles: 1. The wilderness reveals that serving anything but God as most important in your life leads to harsh slavery 2. The Wilderness Reveals That You Cannot Save Yourself 3. The Wilderness Reveals the Home You’ve Been Looking For Series: The Wilderness Way Text: Exodus 1-2 —— Support our ministry or learn more about us HERE What do you do when the very things from which you draw life run dry?

Exodus 1-2 teach us 3 wilderness principles:

1. The wilderness reveals that serving anything but God as most important in your life leads to harsh slavery

2. The Wilderness Reveals That You Cannot Save Yourself

3. The Wilderness Reveals the Home You’ve Been Looking For


Series: The Wilderness Way

Text: Exodus 1-2

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]]> 3014 no 5/3/26 | SENT: The Basis For Witness What is the basis for sharing our faith? We learn the surprising and glorious answer in John 20:19-21 and Luke 24:36-47. From a locked room to a broken world, Jesus shows, sends and gives us what we need for the assignment. ______________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Sat, 09 May 2026 13:58:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What is the basis for sharing our faith? We learn the surprising and glorious answer in John 20:19-21 and Luke 24:36-47. From a locked room to a broken world, Jesus shows, sends and gives us what we need for the assignment. ______________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What is the basis for sharing our faith?


We learn the surprising and glorious answer in John 20:19-21 and Luke 24:36-47.

From a locked room to a broken world, Jesus shows, sends and gives us what we need for the assignment.


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]]> 3210 April 26, 2026 | Belong: The Church, Holy Jesus gets into an interesting argument about hand washing -- and it teaches us a lot about what it means to be a "holy" church. The term "holy" can often seem self-righteous, but that may be because we are missing what Jesus teaches in these very verses. If we can grasp this, holiness will make us incredibly loving, humble and sacrificial -- it will be like a new creation! _________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 06 May 2026 12:37:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Jesus gets into an interesting argument about hand washing -- and it teaches us a lot about what it means to be a "holy" church. The term "holy" can often seem self-righteous, but that may be because we are missing what Jesus teaches in these very verses. If we can grasp this, holiness will make us incredibly loving, humble and sacrificial -- it will be like a new creation! _________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Jesus gets into an interesting argument about hand washing

-- and it teaches us a lot about what it means to be a "holy" church.


The term "holy" can often seem self-righteous, but that may be because we are missing what Jesus teaches in these very verses. If we can grasp this, holiness will make us incredibly loving, humble and sacrificial -- it will be like a new creation!


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]]> 1986 Easter 2026 | The Sign of Jonah | Matthew 12 Jesus tells the people demanding a sign that they will only get one sign: the sign of Jonah. What they may not have realized was how loaded this phrase was when Jesus spoke it. As we celebrate the resurrection, we embark on a journey to explore the layers of Jesus' words, what they teach us about resurrection, and how this makes a difference for us today. ____________________________ If you would like to support our ministry or learn more, click HERE Wed, 06 May 2026 11:54:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Jesus tells the people demanding a sign that they will only get one sign: the sign of Jonah. What they may not have realized was how loaded this phrase was when Jesus spoke it. As we celebrate the resurrection, we embark on a journey to explore the layers of Jesus' words, what they teach us about resurrection, and how this makes a difference for us today. ____________________________ If you would like to support our ministry or learn more, click HERE Jesus tells the people demanding a sign that they will only get one sign: the sign of Jonah.


What they may not have realized was how loaded this phrase was when Jesus spoke it.


As we celebrate the resurrection, we embark on a journey to explore the layers of Jesus' words, what they teach us about resurrection, and how this makes a difference for us today.


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]]> 2694 Fresh Start | Mercy When You Hit A Wall (Luke 1:50-53) Where do we turn when we hit a wall? Not long into a fresh start, we face friction. What’s the good news for those of us who feel stuck or are suffering? Mary tells us in Luke 1:50-53. _____________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:41:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Where do we turn when we hit a wall? Not long into a fresh start, we face friction. What’s the good news for those of us who feel stuck or are suffering? Mary tells us in Luke 1:50-53. _____________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Where do we turn when we hit a wall?


Not long into a fresh start, we face friction. What’s the good news for those of us who feel stuck or are suffering? Mary tells us in Luke 1:50-53.


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]]> 2582 Fresh Start | Reversing Values (Luke 1:46-49) How do we live like Jesus in the world? In Luke 1:46-49, Mary sings and her song says we start by reversing our values. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:38:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How do we live like Jesus in the world? In Luke 1:46-49, Mary sings and her song says we start by reversing our values. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE How do we live like Jesus in the world?


In Luke 1:46-49, Mary sings and her song says we start by reversing our values.

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]]> 2322 Fresh Start | New Year, New You (Luke 1:39-49) How do we get a fresh start after a long year? In Luke 1, we learn about the fresh start that God offers us. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:35:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How do we get a fresh start after a long year? In Luke 1, we learn about the fresh start that God offers us. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE How do we get a fresh start after a long year?


In Luke 1, we learn about the fresh start that God offers us.


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]]> 2482 The Wisdom of God and the Magi | Advent 2025 What do the Magi teach us about the wisdom of God? In Luke 2, we learn quite a lot about the upside down wisdom of God. ___________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do the Magi teach us about the wisdom of God? In Luke 2, we learn quite a lot about the upside down wisdom of God. ___________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What do the Magi teach us about the wisdom of God?


In Luke 2, we learn quite a lot about the upside down wisdom of God.


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]]> 2393 Purpose and Persecution | Purposefooled: Knowing the "Why" for "What" You Do What do we do when our purpose comes under fire? When people reject us, show us hostility-- even hate us? In John 15, Jesus says that anyone who wants to live a life of purpose, will face hostility. This has the potential to shape them into a person of greatness -- if they never forgot one thing: their purpose is a person. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:31:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do we do when our purpose comes under fire? When people reject us, show us hostility-- even hate us? In John 15, Jesus says that anyone who wants to live a life of purpose, will face hostility. This has the potential to shape them into a person of greatness -- if they never forgot one thing: their purpose is a person. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What do we do when our purpose comes under fire? When people reject us, show us hostility-- even hate us?


In John 15, Jesus says that anyone who wants to live a life of purpose, will face hostility. This has the potential to shape them into a person of greatness -- if they never forgot one thing: their purpose is a person.

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]]> 2454 Not a Platform, An Altar | Purposefooled: Knowing the "Why" for "What" You Do We all want to have influence, we all want a platform. How does a Christian live a great life in a platform-centered world? In John 15, Jesus shows the great glory of the Christian life. ____________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:26:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD We all want to have influence, we all want a platform. How does a Christian live a great life in a platform-centered world? In John 15, Jesus shows the great glory of the Christian life. ____________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE We all want to have influence, we all want a platform. How does a Christian live a great life in a platform-centered world?


In John 15, Jesus shows the great glory of the Christian life.

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]]> 2379 Our Purpose Problem | Purposefooled: Knowing the "Why" for your "What" in life, John 15 How do you find your purpose in life? Are you supposed to live for the exceptional or the everyday? In John 15, the night before his death, Jesus trains his disciples to go into the world and live out of their purpose. If we listen in, we will learn that our purpose is not something we produce, but a person who pursues us. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:21:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How do you find your purpose in life? Are you supposed to live for the exceptional or the everyday? In John 15, the night before his death, Jesus trains his disciples to go into the world and live out of their purpose. If we listen in, we will learn that our purpose is not something we produce, but a person who pursues us. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE How do you find your purpose in life? Are you supposed to live for the exceptional or the everyday?


In John 15, the night before his death, Jesus trains his disciples to go into the world and live out of their purpose. If we listen in, we will learn that our purpose is not something we produce, but a person who pursues us.


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]]> 2122 An Embassy In Exile: The Purpose of the Church, Jeremiah 29:1-11 What is the purpose of the Church in the world? Are Christians supposed to fight the culture? Join in with culture? Create culture? How is the Church like an Embassy for the Kingdom of Heaven on earth? Jeremiah 29:11 shows us that the Church is called to be distinct from and deeply involved in the culture. It teaches us how this is possible and what it means for our daily lives. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:16:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What is the purpose of the Church in the world? Are Christians supposed to fight the culture? Join in with culture? Create culture? How is the Church like an Embassy for the Kingdom of Heaven on earth? Jeremiah 29:11 shows us that the Church is called to be distinct from and deeply involved in the culture. It teaches us how this is possible and what it means for our daily lives. ________________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What is the purpose of the Church in the world? Are Christians supposed to fight the culture? Join in with culture? Create culture?

How is the Church like an Embassy for the Kingdom of Heaven on earth?


Jeremiah 29:11 shows us that the Church is called to be distinct from and deeply involved in the culture. It teaches us how this is possible and what it means for our daily lives.


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]]> 2606 Prayer: Strengthen in the Spirit, Romans 8:14-39 How do we pray for someone who isn't well? How do we pray for ourselves when we aren't well? Bill Moore from Restoration Church, Atlee, VA Joins us to teach about this pivotal topic in Christian life. sermon concludes with prayer from Every Moment Holy ________ Learn more about and support our ministry HERE Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:51:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How do we pray for someone who isn't well? How do we pray for ourselves when we aren't well? Bill Moore from Restoration Church, Atlee, VA Joins us to teach about this pivotal topic in Christian life. sermon concludes with prayer from Every Moment Holy ________ Learn more about and support our ministry HERE How do we pray for someone who isn't well? How do we pray for ourselves when we aren't well?


Bill Moore from Restoration Church, Atlee, VA

Joins us to teach about this pivotal topic in Christian life.


sermon concludes with prayer from Every Moment Holy


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]]> 2222 Salvation: By Grace Through Faith | Foundations, Ephesians 2:1-11 What does it mean to be "saved"? Christians use this term a lot -- what's going on? Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesians and reminds him of the great gift of Christian salvation. _____________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:44:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What does it mean to be "saved"? Christians use this term a lot -- what's going on? Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesians and reminds him of the great gift of Christian salvation. _____________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What does it mean to be "saved"? Christians use this term a lot -- what's going on?


Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesians and reminds him of the great gift of Christian salvation.


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]]> 2098 Jesus Christ, The Mediator | Foundations Why does Christianity say we need a mediator in order to have a relationship with God? Why can't we just go to God directly -- why do we only get to God through Jesus? In 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Paul helps us understand what it means that Jesus Christ is our way to God and why we need him. ___________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:41:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Why does Christianity say we need a mediator in order to have a relationship with God? Why can't we just go to God directly -- why do we only get to God through Jesus? In 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Paul helps us understand what it means that Jesus Christ is our way to God and why we need him. ___________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Why does Christianity say we need a mediator in order to have a relationship with God?

Why can't we just go to God directly -- why do we only get to God through Jesus?


In 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Paul helps us understand what it means that Jesus Christ is our way to God and why we need him.


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]]> 2109 The Image of God and the Human Condition What does Christiainity say about what it means to be human -- the good, the bad, and the gospel? We go to the beginning of the Bible, Genesis 1-3, in this message. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:36:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What does Christiainity say about what it means to be human -- the good, the bad, and the gospel? We go to the beginning of the Bible, Genesis 1-3, in this message. __________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What does Christiainity say about what it means to be human -- the good, the bad, and the gospel?


We go to the beginning of the Bible, Genesis 1-3, in this message.


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]]> 3270 The Triune God | Foundations: What Christianity Claims. Why believe it?, Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity claims that God is one being, but three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This is a profound mystery. How are we supposed to make sense of this, and how does it make any difference in our daily lives? Matthew 28:16-20 shows us: Who God is has everything to do with how you live. But many pushback that the Christian teaching on the Trinity is too farfetched, anti-intellectual. Jesus teaches us that we can know God truly even if we cannot know God totally -- and understanding that God is triune is key to living a life of love. ________________________ Want to support or learn more about our ministry? click HERE Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:05:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Christianity claims that God is one being, but three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This is a profound mystery. How are we supposed to make sense of this, and how does it make any difference in our daily lives? Matthew 28:16-20 shows us: Who God is has everything to do with how you live. But many pushback that the Christian teaching on the Trinity is too farfetched, anti-intellectual. Jesus teaches us that we can know God truly even if we cannot know God totally -- and understanding that God is triune is key to living a life of love. ________________________ Want to support or learn more about our ministry? click HERE Christianity claims that God is one being, but three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This is a profound mystery. How are we supposed to make sense of this, and how does it make any difference in our daily lives?


Matthew 28:16-20 shows us: Who God is has everything to do with how you live. But many pushback that the Christian teaching on the Trinity is too farfetched, anti-intellectual.

Jesus teaches us that we can know God truly even if we cannot know God totally -- and understanding that God is triune is key to living a life of love.

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]]> 3147 Hearts On Fire: How Jesus Teaches the Bible | Foundations, Luke 24:13-35 The Bible is an intriguing book. But, you can know a lot about the Bible, memorize the verses, even believe it is historically reliable, and still miss the life-changing power of the Scriptures. How does Jesus re-teach the Bible to his disciples after the resurrection? How can we read the Bible in such a way that our lives catch fire? In Luke 24:13-35, we learn how to read our Bibles like Jesus teaches. And it is powerful! ______________ Learn more about and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:11:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD The Bible is an intriguing book. But, you can know a lot about the Bible, memorize the verses, even believe it is historically reliable, and still miss the life-changing power of the Scriptures. How does Jesus re-teach the Bible to his disciples after the resurrection? How can we read the Bible in such a way that our lives catch fire? In Luke 24:13-35, we learn how to read our Bibles like Jesus teaches. And it is powerful! ______________ Learn more about and support our ministry by clicking HERE The Bible is an intriguing book. But, you can know a lot about the Bible, memorize the verses, even believe it is historically reliable, and still miss the life-changing power of the Scriptures.


How does Jesus re-teach the Bible to his disciples after the resurrection?

How can we read the Bible in such a way that our lives catch fire?


In Luke 24:13-35, we learn how to read our Bibles like Jesus teaches. And it is powerful!


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]]> 3222 The Bible in History and Experience | Foundations: The Claims of Christianity, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history. What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims make a difference in our lives today? 2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry HERE Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:55:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history. What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims make a difference in our lives today? 2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry HERE Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history.

What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims

make a difference in our lives today?

2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience.


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]]> 3114 The Bible in History and Experience | Foundations: The Claims of Christianity, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history. What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims make a difference in our lives today? 2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry HERE Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:55:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history. What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims make a difference in our lives today? 2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry HERE Some people say the Bible is a good book, but not a reliable authority for life and certainly not containing real history.

What is it that Christianity claims in regard to the historical reliability of the Bible? And how do these claims

make a difference in our lives today?

2 Peter and 2 Timothy both offer principles and insight regarding the Bible in History and experience.


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]]> 3114 Lead Like God Is With You | A Reflection on Joshua 1 How do Christians lead in the world? How can we lead as people who are swept up in the movement of the Gospel? Joshua 1 teaches us that we must hold to God and anchor ourselves in his Word. __________ support our ministry and learn more HERE Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:09:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How do Christians lead in the world? How can we lead as people who are swept up in the movement of the Gospel? Joshua 1 teaches us that we must hold to God and anchor ourselves in his Word. __________ support our ministry and learn more HERE How do Christians lead in the world?

How can we lead as people who are swept up in the movement of the Gospel?


Joshua 1 teaches us that we must hold to God and anchor ourselves in his Word.


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]]> 2252 Jesus, The Centerpiece | Feasting With God, Lev 23 What does it mean to be people shaped by God's Table? It means that we keep Jesus central to our lives. ________ support our ministry and learn more HERE Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:07:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What does it mean to be people shaped by God's Table? It means that we keep Jesus central to our lives. ________ support our ministry and learn more HERE What does it mean to be people shaped by God's Table?

It means that we keep Jesus central to our lives.


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]]> 1126 Passover | Feasting With God, Lev 23 How are we shaped by the story of Passover? _______________ support and learn more HERE Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:03:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How are we shaped by the story of Passover? _______________ support and learn more HERE How are we shaped by the story of Passover?


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]]> 2276 The Festival of Firstfruits | Feasting With God, Leviticus 23 What is up with this festival in Leviticus 23 and how can it shape our faith today? ____________ learn more about and support our ministry HERE Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:02:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What is up with this festival in Leviticus 23 and how can it shape our faith today? ____________ learn more about and support our ministry HERE What is up with this festival in Leviticus 23 and how can it shape our faith today?


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]]> 1232 The Greatness of God - A Reflection on Psalm 139 Sometimes, we must stop and meditate on the attributes of God in order to be lifted up out of ourselves. That's what we do today -- we turn to the greatness of God as we consider Psalm 139 ----- Support us and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Sometimes, we must stop and meditate on the attributes of God in order to be lifted up out of ourselves. That's what we do today -- we turn to the greatness of God as we consider Psalm 139 ----- Support us and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Sometimes, we must stop and meditate on the attributes of God in order to be lifted up out of ourselves.


That's what we do today -- we turn to the greatness of God as we consider Psalm 139


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]]> 2768 A Table-Shaped Church, Acts 2:42-47 and Eph. 2:13-22 | Feasting With God The Church offers its members the power and resources to love people who are deeply different from them. How to we grab hold of those resources and bring them into our community life? Acts 2:42-47 and Ephesians 2:13-22 provide a vision of community life shaped by the Table, where all are welcome and loved. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:18:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD The Church offers its members the power and resources to love people who are deeply different from them. How to we grab hold of those resources and bring them into our community life? Acts 2:42-47 and Ephesians 2:13-22 provide a vision of community life shaped by the Table, where all are welcome and loved. ______________ Support and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE The Church offers its members the power and resources to love people who are deeply different from them.

How to we grab hold of those resources and bring them into our community life?


Acts 2:42-47 and Ephesians 2:13-22 provide a vision of community life shaped by the Table, where all are welcome and loved.

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]]> 3172 A Meal With Jesus, John 13:1-15 | Feasting With God How did Jesus transform the world? One meal at a time. If we want to follow His lead, we must admit our need -- Jesus must serve us before we can serve others at the table. John 13:1-15 shows us the way of the Lord of the Feast ________________________ Support and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:50:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD How did Jesus transform the world? One meal at a time. If we want to follow His lead, we must admit our need -- Jesus must serve us before we can serve others at the table. John 13:1-15 shows us the way of the Lord of the Feast ________________________ Support and learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE How did Jesus transform the world?

One meal at a time.


If we want to follow His lead, we must admit our need -- Jesus must serve us before we can serve others at the table.


John 13:1-15 shows us the way of the Lord of the Feast

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]]> 2044 Dealing With Debt? Romans 13:1-14 | More Than Enough Debt ... it is a four letter word for so many of us. What instruction do we learn from Scripture as to dealing with debt? Romans 13 provides some wisdom and support for dealing with debt _________________ Support our ministry and learn more by clicking HERE Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:25:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Debt ... it is a four letter word for so many of us. What instruction do we learn from Scripture as to dealing with debt? Romans 13 provides some wisdom and support for dealing with debt _________________ Support our ministry and learn more by clicking HERE Debt ... it is a four letter word for so many of us. What instruction do we learn from Scripture as to dealing with debt?


Romans 13 provides some wisdom and support for dealing with debt


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]]> 1740 The Church That Holds Nothing Back, Luke 3 & Acts 4 | More Than Enough What is "fruit in keeping with repentance"? When asked, John the Baptist uses finances in his response. In Acts 4, we see the fruit of repentance forms a radically generous community of believers. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:39:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What is "fruit in keeping with repentance"? When asked, John the Baptist uses finances in his response. In Acts 4, we see the fruit of repentance forms a radically generous community of believers. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE What is "fruit in keeping with repentance"? When asked, John the Baptist uses finances in his response.


In Acts 4, we see the fruit of repentance forms a radically generous community of believers.


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]]> 2774 Start With What You've Got, Luke 19:11-27 | More Than Enough Where does generosity begin? Right where you are... In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus teaches a famous parable about what to do with our wealth. __________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:34:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Where does generosity begin? Right where you are... In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus teaches a famous parable about what to do with our wealth. __________ Learn more and support our ministry HERE Where does generosity begin?

Right where you are...


In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus teaches a famous parable about what to do with our wealth.


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]]> 2916 MoneyWise: Learning From the Rich Fool, Luke 12:13-21, 32-34 | More Than Enough So many money decisions have more than one right option. How do you make financial decisions in scenarios where the moral rules don't apply? According to Jesus, the answer is wisdom. In Luke 12, we learn that becoming wise with money will lead us through the Gospel and into joyful generosity. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:31:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD So many money decisions have more than one right option. How do you make financial decisions in scenarios where the moral rules don't apply? According to Jesus, the answer is wisdom. In Luke 12, we learn that becoming wise with money will lead us through the Gospel and into joyful generosity. So many money decisions have more than one right option. How do you make financial decisions in scenarios where the moral rules don't apply?


According to Jesus, the answer is wisdom.


In Luke 12, we learn that becoming wise with money will lead us through the Gospel and into joyful generosity.

]]> 2180 Money and Your Heart, Luke 12:13-21 | More Than Enough IT is normal and proper to desire to be rich, but earthly riches don't satisfy. The reason we think we need to be rich is the problem -- we tend to believe, in our hearts, that more money will bring contentment and security. Money can never make us content. Luke 12:13-21 shows us that while desiring wealth isn't abnormal, it won't give us what we most deeply need. We need to be rich toward God and no amount of wealth will satisfy our souls. ____________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Sat, 31 May 2025 13:25:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD IT is normal and proper to desire to be rich, but earthly riches don't satisfy. The reason we think we need to be rich is the problem -- we tend to believe, in our hearts, that more money will bring contentment and security. Money can never make us content. Luke 12:13-21 shows us that while desiring wealth isn't abnormal, it won't give us what we most deeply need. We need to be rich toward God and no amount of wealth will satisfy our souls. ____________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE IT is normal and proper to desire to be rich, but earthly riches don't satisfy. The reason we think we need to be rich is the problem -- we tend to believe, in our hearts, that more money will bring contentment and security. Money can never make us content.

Luke 12:13-21 shows us that while desiring wealth isn't abnormal, it won't give us what we most deeply need. We need to be rich toward God and no amount of wealth will satisfy our souls.

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]]> 2720 Trust Funds, Pt 2: The Rich Young Ruler | More Than Enough, Luke 18:18-27 Being rich, young, and having massive influence... what's wrong with that? Well, on the surface, nothing is wrong with that; yet, the rich young ruler approaches Jesus because something is missing in his life. And Jesus is going to invite him to be set free with eternal life. Do your budget, money, finances worry you? Jesus wants to invite you into his riches and set you free from yours. Luke 18:18-27 shows us the way to trust Jesus with our money. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Sat, 31 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Being rich, young, and having massive influence... what's wrong with that? Well, on the surface, nothing is wrong with that; yet, the rich young ruler approaches Jesus because something is missing in his life. And Jesus is going to invite him to be set free with eternal life. Do your budget, money, finances worry you? Jesus wants to invite you into his riches and set you free from yours. Luke 18:18-27 shows us the way to trust Jesus with our money. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Being rich, young, and having massive influence... what's wrong with that? Well, on the surface, nothing is wrong with that; yet, the rich young ruler approaches Jesus because something is missing in his life.

And Jesus is going to invite him to be set free with eternal life.

Do your budget, money, finances worry you?

Jesus wants to invite you into his riches and set you free from yours.

Luke 18:18-27 shows us the way to trust Jesus with our money.

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]]> 2900 Trust Funds: The Rich Young Ruler | More Than Enough, Luke 18:18-27 Money... let's talk about it. What does Jesus have to tell us about our relationship with money? Quite a lot, actually. In Luke 18, a rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a meaningful question, and their interaction reveals the heart of money is trust -- money reveals what you ultimately trust for security and significance. So, let's wrestle with this difficult question: If you don't trust Jesus with your money, are you really trusting Jesus? ____________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Sat, 31 May 2025 12:33:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Money... let's talk about it. What does Jesus have to tell us about our relationship with money? Quite a lot, actually. In Luke 18, a rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a meaningful question, and their interaction reveals the heart of money is trust -- money reveals what you ultimately trust for security and significance. So, let's wrestle with this difficult question: If you don't trust Jesus with your money, are you really trusting Jesus? ____________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Money... let's talk about it. What does Jesus have to tell us about our relationship with money?

Quite a lot, actually.

In Luke 18, a rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a meaningful question, and their interaction reveals the heart of money is trust -- money reveals what you ultimately trust for security and significance.


So, let's wrestle with this difficult question:

If you don't trust Jesus with your money, are you really trusting Jesus?

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]]> 2552 Forgiven Much, Love Much | Jesus in Luke's Gospel, Luke 7:36-50 What do sinners and religious leaders have in common? They both need forgiveness -- forgiveness is the only hope to love well. In Luke 7:36-50, Luke tells a story about Jesus, a sinful woman, and a religious leader -- the message is clear, but not easy to digest. _________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:39:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do sinners and religious leaders have in common? They both need forgiveness -- forgiveness is the only hope to love well. In Luke 7:36-50, Luke tells a story about Jesus, a sinful woman, and a religious leader -- the message is clear, but not easy to digest. _________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE What do sinners and religious leaders have in common? They both need forgiveness -- forgiveness is the only hope to love well.


In Luke 7:36-50, Luke tells a story about Jesus, a sinful woman, and a religious leader -- the message is clear, but not easy to digest.


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]]> 2234 Turn The Other Cheek: Love Your Enemies, Pt 2 | Jesus in Luke's Gospel, Luke 6:26-29, 35 What do you do when someone insults you? How do you fight an enemy without losing yourself in the process? Luke 6:26-29, 35 pack a punch ... no pun intended ... it is a gloriously practical text on how we can resist hostility creatively. Jesus sets a high bar, but he gives us the power and pathway to follow his instruction. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:35:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What do you do when someone insults you? How do you fight an enemy without losing yourself in the process? Luke 6:26-29, 35 pack a punch ... no pun intended ... it is a gloriously practical text on how we can resist hostility creatively. Jesus sets a high bar, but he gives us the power and pathway to follow his instruction. ________________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE What do you do when someone insults you? How do you fight an enemy without losing yourself in the process?


Luke 6:26-29, 35 pack a punch ... no pun intended ... it is a gloriously practical text on how we can resist hostility creatively. Jesus sets a high bar, but he gives us the power and pathway to follow his instruction.

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]]> 2258 Love Your Enemies, Pt 1 | Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 6:27-35 Love your enemies and bless those who curse you?! Is this not a call to abuse and mistreatment? How are we to understand and apply Jesus' teaching on enemy love. Luke 6:26-35 shows us the answer -- it is inspiring, unexpected, and exactly what the world needs! ______________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:31:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Love your enemies and bless those who curse you?! Is this not a call to abuse and mistreatment? How are we to understand and apply Jesus' teaching on enemy love. Luke 6:26-35 shows us the answer -- it is inspiring, unexpected, and exactly what the world needs! ______________ Learn more and support our ministry by clicking HERE Love your enemies and bless those who curse you?! Is this not a call to abuse and mistreatment?


How are we to understand and apply Jesus' teaching on enemy love.


Luke 6:26-35 shows us the answer -- it is inspiring, unexpected, and exactly what the world needs!


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]]> 2836 Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath: The End of Striving | Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 6:1-11 Why is it so hard to stop? Even when we take a break, turn off our phones, or go on vacation, that restless feeling lingers. In Luke 6:1-11, we explore an ancient conflict over rest, a bold claim that changed everything, and the surprising reason why true peace isn't found in slowing down -- but in something deeper. ________________________ Learn about and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:24:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Why is it so hard to stop? Even when we take a break, turn off our phones, or go on vacation, that restless feeling lingers. In Luke 6:1-11, we explore an ancient conflict over rest, a bold claim that changed everything, and the surprising reason why true peace isn't found in slowing down -- but in something deeper. ________________________ Learn about and support our ministry by clicking HERE Why is it so hard to stop?

Even when we take a break, turn off our phones, or go on vacation, that restless feeling lingers.


In Luke 6:1-11, we explore an ancient conflict over rest, a bold claim that changed everything, and the surprising reason why true peace isn't found in slowing down -- but in something deeper.


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]]> 3720 Invited to the Table | Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 5:27-39 If you had to choose, would you rather be the rule-following religious leader or the corrupt outcast? It seems like an easy choice--until you hear how Jesus flips the script. In Luke 5:27-39, we explore a moment in history that challenges everything we think about morality, transformation, and what it really means to start over. ________________ Learn more about and support our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:15:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD If you had to choose, would you rather be the rule-following religious leader or the corrupt outcast? It seems like an easy choice--until you hear how Jesus flips the script. In Luke 5:27-39, we explore a moment in history that challenges everything we think about morality, transformation, and what it really means to start over. ________________ Learn more about and support our ministry by clicking HERE If you had to choose, would you rather be the rule-following religious leader or the corrupt outcast?

It seems like an easy choice--until you hear how Jesus flips the script.


In Luke 5:27-39, we explore a moment in history that challenges everything we think about morality, transformation, and what it really means to start over.


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]]> 2036 Put Out Into Deep Water: Finding Freedom From Fear | Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Luke 5:1-11 Are you angry, anxious, or isolated? You are not alone. Under the surface of these challenging emotions are depths of fear. How do we face our depths without being crushed by them? Luke 5:1-11 shows us that Jesus is the Master of Deep waters -- physically and spiritually -- and though your fear runs deep, God's grace runs deeper. How does this apply to Peter and how does it apply to you? That's what this week's sermon is all about -- finding freedom from fear through Gospel grace. _______________________ Learn more or give to our ministry by clicking HERE Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:48:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Are you angry, anxious, or isolated? You are not alone. Under the surface of these challenging emotions are depths of fear. How do we face our depths without being crushed by them? Luke 5:1-11 shows us that Jesus is the Master of Deep waters -- physically and spiritually -- and though your fear runs deep, God's grace runs deeper. How does this apply to Peter and how does it apply to you? That's what this week's sermon is all about -- finding freedom from fear through Gospel grace. _______________________ Learn more or give to our ministry by clicking HERE Are you angry, anxious, or isolated? You are not alone. Under the surface of these challenging emotions are depths of fear.


How do we face our depths without being crushed by them?


Luke 5:1-11 shows us that Jesus is the Master of Deep waters -- physically and spiritually -- and though your fear runs deep, God's grace runs deeper.

How does this apply to Peter and how does it apply to you? That's what this week's sermon is all about -- finding freedom from fear through Gospel grace.


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]]> 2700 The Temptation Trap: Why Strength Won't Save You Is your life a struggle? Do you feel like there is a daily spiritual tug of war going on in your head and heart? On the one hand, you feel you should be stronger. On the other hand, you kind of just want to give into your base impulses and desires. You are not alone. In fact, the Bible is emphatic: Life is a fight. There are spiritual forces that are vying for your heart every moment. How can you go beyond understanding your struggle and learn what it means to triumph over temptation? At the end of Luke 3, going through 4:1-11, we see a strange genealogy and then the baptized Jesus being led by God's Spirit out to do spiritual battle in the wilderness. We learn: Life is a struggle with temptation What the trap is underneath all temptation How to triumph over temptation _______________ Learn more about our ministry or support us financially by clicking HERE Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:06:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Is your life a struggle? Do you feel like there is a daily spiritual tug of war going on in your head and heart? On the one hand, you feel you should be stronger. On the other hand, you kind of just want to give into your base impulses and desires. You are not alone. In fact, the Bible is emphatic: Life is a fight. There are spiritual forces that are vying for your heart every moment. How can you go beyond understanding your struggle and learn what it means to triumph over temptation? At the end of Luke 3, going through 4:1-11, we see a strange genealogy and then the baptized Jesus being led by God's Spirit out to do spiritual battle in the wilderness. We learn: Life is a struggle with temptation What the trap is underneath all temptation How to triumph over temptation _______________ Learn more about our ministry or support us financially by clicking HERE Is your life a struggle? Do you feel like there is a daily spiritual tug of war going on in your head and heart? On the one hand, you feel you should be stronger. On the other hand, you kind of just want to give into your base impulses and desires.

You are not alone.

In fact, the Bible is emphatic: Life is a fight. There are spiritual forces that are vying for your heart every moment.


How can you go beyond understanding your struggle and learn what it means to triumph over temptation?


At the end of Luke 3, going through 4:1-11, we see a strange genealogy and then the baptized Jesus being led by God's Spirit out to do spiritual battle in the wilderness.

We learn:

  • Life is a struggle with temptation
  • What the trap is underneath all temptation
  • How to triumph over temptation


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]]> 2730 Jesus' Sonship: How To Live From Love Not For It | Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Our culture has a lot to say about love. It's in our literature, music, movies... virtually everywhere. Yet, rather than resting in being loved, most of us find ourselves striving to be loved. We work to be good enough, attractive enough, successful enough, etc. How can we step off of the treadmill of trying to be lovable and in walk the strength and peace of being loved by God? Luke 2:41-52; 3:21-22 show us Jesus, the son, living from the love of his Father and extending that same grace to each of us. _______________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:00 -0000 Jesus' Sonship: How To Live From Love Not For It full Church on BLVD Our culture has a lot to say about love. It's in our literature, music, movies... virtually everywhere. Yet, rather than resting in being loved, most of us find ourselves striving to be loved. We work to be good enough, attractive enough, successful enough, etc. How can we step off of the treadmill of trying to be lovable and in walk the strength and peace of being loved by God? Luke 2:41-52; 3:21-22 show us Jesus, the son, living from the love of his Father and extending that same grace to each of us. _______________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Our culture has a lot to say about love. It's in our literature, music, movies... virtually everywhere.

Yet, rather than resting in being loved, most of us find ourselves striving to be loved. We work to be good enough, attractive enough, successful enough, etc.

How can we step off of the treadmill of trying to be lovable and in walk the strength and peace of being loved by God?


Luke 2:41-52; 3:21-22 show us Jesus, the son, living from the love of his Father and extending that same grace to each of us.

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]]> 3006 How To Know Jesus Truly | Jesus in Luke's Gospel, Luke 1:1-4 Does it matter whether or not Jesus really existed? Does it matter whether or not the Biblical account of Jesus is true? Most of us breeze right through Luke's prologue, 1:1-4, but when we pause and consider Luke's claims, we notice something startling. Luke isn't writing a legend, he's writing a true story -- and this makes all the difference in the world for anyone who wants to know Jesus truly. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:17:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Does it matter whether or not Jesus really existed? Does it matter whether or not the Biblical account of Jesus is true? Most of us breeze right through Luke's prologue, 1:1-4, but when we pause and consider Luke's claims, we notice something startling. Luke isn't writing a legend, he's writing a true story -- and this makes all the difference in the world for anyone who wants to know Jesus truly. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Does it matter whether or not Jesus really existed? Does it matter whether or not the Biblical account of Jesus is true?


Most of us breeze right through Luke's prologue, 1:1-4, but when we pause and consider Luke's claims, we notice something startling. Luke isn't writing a legend, he's writing a true story -- and this makes all the difference in the world for anyone who wants to know Jesus truly.


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]]> 2102 Persevering Repentance | Romans 7:15-25 One of the most valuable skills in life is repentance. What is repentance? Why is it so important to understand? In Romans 7, we find help in understanding what it means to repent and live a life where we persevere in repentance. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:47:00 -0000 Persevering Repentance full Church on BLVD One of the most valuable skills in life is repentance. What is repentance? Why is it so important to understand? In Romans 7, we find help in understanding what it means to repent and live a life where we persevere in repentance. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE One of the most valuable skills in life is repentance. What is repentance? Why is it so important to understand?


In Romans 7, we find help in understanding what it means to repent and live a life where we persevere in repentance.


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]]> 2000 Justice - What Is It To Be People of Justice? | Beyond Belief, Isaiah 58 We all want a just society. How are Christians called and resourced to be people of justice in the world? In Isaiah 58, we learn about: The Importance of Justice The Meaning of Justice How to Be People of Justice ___________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:54:00 -0000 Justice - What Is It To Be People of Justice? full Church on BLVD We all want a just society. How are Christians called and resourced to be people of justice in the world? In Isaiah 58, we learn about: The Importance of Justice The Meaning of Justice How to Be People of Justice ___________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE We all want a just society. How are Christians called and resourced to be people of justice in the world?


In Isaiah 58, we learn about:

The Importance of Justice

The Meaning of Justice

How to Be People of Justice


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]]> 2838 Hope: Why do you need it? How can you have it? | Beyond Belief, 1 Peter 1:3-9 Why do we all need hope? How does Christian hope differ from wishful thinking or believing in fairy tales? In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we see that Christianity offers unparalleled resources for hope. Christian hope is based on the historical fact of the resurrection and the future promises of God. There is a unique power and pattern that flows from Christian hope into your daily life. ____________________ learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:19:00 -0000 Hope: Why do you need it? How can you have it? full Church on BLVD Why do we all need hope? How does Christian hope differ from wishful thinking or believing in fairy tales? In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we see that Christianity offers unparalleled resources for hope. Christian hope is based on the historical fact of the resurrection and the future promises of God. There is a unique power and pattern that flows from Christian hope into your daily life. ____________________ learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Why do we all need hope? How does Christian hope differ from wishful thinking or believing in fairy tales?


In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we see that Christianity offers unparalleled resources for hope. Christian hope is based on the historical fact of the resurrection and the future promises of God. There is a unique power and pattern that flows from Christian hope into your daily life.


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]]> 2224 Identity Not Based on Performance | Beyond Belief, John 1:1-5,9-14 How can you live an authentic life? What's most significant to you? Do you feel like your identity is durable no matter what comes your way? John 1:1-5 and 9-14 shows us the way to get an identity that frees us to be authentic and live with conviction. ______________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:07:00 -0000 Identity Not Based on Performance full Church on BLVD How can you live an authentic life? What's most significant to you? Do you feel like your identity is durable no matter what comes your way? John 1:1-5 and 9-14 shows us the way to get an identity that frees us to be authentic and live with conviction. ______________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE How can you live an authentic life? What's most significant to you? Do you feel like your identity is durable no matter what comes your way?


John 1:1-5 and 9-14 shows us the way to get an identity that frees us to be authentic and live with conviction.


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]]> 2670 Satisfaction Amid Any Circumstances | Beyond Belief, John 6:25-35 Will I ever be satisfied? Where can I find contentment, happiness and joy that lasts when life is up and down? John 6:25-35 addresses these very questions. We consider this Text and the Christian resources for satisfaction as well as secular and other religious claims. __________________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:00 -0000 Satisfaction Amid Any Circumstances full Church on BLVD Will I ever be satisfied? Where can I find contentment, happiness and joy that lasts when life is up and down? John 6:25-35 addresses these very questions. We consider this Text and the Christian resources for satisfaction as well as secular and other religious claims. __________________________ To learn more about our ministry, click HERE Will I ever be satisfied? Where can I find contentment, happiness and joy that lasts when life is up and down?


John 6:25-35 addresses these very questions. We consider this Text and the Christian resources for satisfaction as well as secular and other religious claims.

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]]> 2966 Meaning That Suffering Can't Steal From You | Beyond Belief, John 11 Suffering is inevitable. We all need meaning in life that can withstand suffering. What are our options? What do various religions and philosophies offer regarding the meaning of life? In John 11, we see 4 spiritual resources to provide meaning that can withstand suffering, even death. Christianity is unique in offering these 4 resources: A weeping savior An angry savior A dying savior A risen savior ________________________________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:45:00 -0000 Meaning That Suffering Can't Steal From You full Church on BLVD Suffering is inevitable. We all need meaning in life that can withstand suffering. What are our options? What do various religions and philosophies offer regarding the meaning of life? In John 11, we see 4 spiritual resources to provide meaning that can withstand suffering, even death. Christianity is unique in offering these 4 resources: A weeping savior An angry savior A dying savior A risen savior ________________________________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Suffering is inevitable. We all need meaning in life that can withstand suffering. What are our options? What do various religions and philosophies offer regarding the meaning of life?


In John 11, we see 4 spiritual resources to provide meaning that can withstand suffering, even death.

Christianity is unique in offering these 4 resources:

  1. A weeping savior
  2. An angry savior
  3. A dying savior
  4. A risen savior


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]]> 3026 Meaning That Endures | Beyond Belief, John 1:1-12 What gives life meaning? What answers do the various worldviews offer to this question? What are the unique resources for meaning found in Christianity? In John 1, Jesus is linked to the ultimate meaning, "logos", of the universe. In this message, we consider how this is unique among world religions and secularism. _______ Learn more about our ministry HERE Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:40:00 -0000 Meaning That Endures full Church on BLVD Beyond Belief, John 1:1-12 What gives life meaning? What answers do the various worldviews offer to this question? What are the unique resources for meaning found in Christianity? In John 1, Jesus is linked to the ultimate meaning, "logos", of the universe. In this message, we consider how this is unique among world religions and secularism. _______ Learn more about our ministry HERE What gives life meaning? What answers do the various worldviews offer to this question? What are the unique resources for meaning found in Christianity?


In John 1, Jesus is linked to the ultimate meaning, "logos", of the universe. In this message, we consider how this is unique among world religions and secularism.


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]]> 3904 Faith and Proof: Why Have Faith in Something You Cannot Prove? | Beyond Belief: 7 Bold Questions for a Better Life, Hebrews 11:1-3 Why be a Christian? Isn't religion responsible for so many problems in the world? Haven't we moved past faith into a world of science and reason and rationality? And why is it that so many brilliant people land on opposite sides -- some believe while others don't believe-- so can we really have any confidence in our faith? How can you have faith in something you cannot prove? Hebrews 11:1-3 helps us define faith and find a way forward in a pluralistic, skeptical world. ________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:11:00 -0000 Faith and Proof: Why Have Faith in Something You Cannot Prove? full Church on BLVD Why be a Christian? Isn't religion responsible for so many problems in the world? Haven't we moved past faith into a world of science and reason and rationality? And why is it that so many brilliant people land on opposite sides -- some believe while others don't believe-- so can we really have any confidence in our faith? How can you have faith in something you cannot prove? Hebrews 11:1-3 helps us define faith and find a way forward in a pluralistic, skeptical world. ________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Why be a Christian? Isn't religion responsible for so many problems in the world?


Haven't we moved past faith into a world of science and reason and rationality?


And why is it that so many brilliant people land on opposite sides -- some believe while others don't believe-- so can we really have any confidence in our faith?


How can you have faith in something you cannot prove?


Hebrews 11:1-3 helps us define faith and find a way forward in a pluralistic, skeptical world.


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]]> 3346 Spiritual Warfare and Christian Practice | Practicing the Way, Acts 4:32-5:11 Are modern Christians really expected to believe in supernatural good and evil -- spiritual forces that wage war with and over our souls? In this message we look at a jarring narrative in Acts 4:32-5:11 and explore: Why belief in spiritual warfare is compatible with modern reasoning How supernatural evil attacks us How we can fight back _________________________ For more information about our ministry, CLICK HERE Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:26:00 -0000 Spiritual Warfare and Christian Practice full Church on BLVD Are modern Christians really expected to believe in supernatural good and evil -- spiritual forces that wage war with and over our souls? In this message we look at a jarring narrative in Acts 4:32-5:11 and explore: Why belief in spiritual warfare is compatible with modern reasoning How supernatural evil attacks us How we can fight back _________________________ For more information about our ministry, CLICK HERE Are modern Christians really expected to believe in supernatural good and evil -- spiritual forces that wage war with and over our souls?


In this message we look at a jarring narrative in Acts 4:32-5:11 and explore:

  • Why belief in spiritual warfare is compatible with modern reasoning
  • How supernatural evil attacks us
  • How we can fight back

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]]> 2786 Head Over Everything | Ephesians 1:21-23 What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:36:00 -0000 Head Over Everything full Church on BLVD What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today?

What does that look like?

How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world?


Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers.


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]]> 2108 Head Over Everything | Ephesians 1:21-23 What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:36:00 -0000 Head Over Everything full Church on BLVD What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today? What does that look like? How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world? Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking here What does it mean that Jesus is governing the world today?

What does that look like?

How does that inform our Christian involvement in the world?


Ephesians 1:21-23 Shows us the grace, providence, and power of Jesus for all believers.


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Learn more about our ministry by clicking here

]]> 2108 How To Be Radically Generous | Practicing the Way of Jesus, Acts 4:32-35 How did the early followers of Jesus live such radically generous lives? What about them was so different that they were free from a fear of scarcity? In Acts 4:32-35 we learn that generosity in the Bible is certainly not less than financial generosity, but it is quite a bit more. The Early Church lived radically and pervasively generous lives. What is the source of their radical generosity? What are the marks of such radical generosity? How can we become radically generous? These are the questions we dig into in this sermon. _____________________ To learn more about the ministry of Church on Boulevard, click HERE Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:03:00 -0000 How To Be Radically Generous full Church on BLVD How did the early followers of Jesus live such radically generous lives? What about them was so different that they were free from a fear of scarcity? In Acts 4:32-35 we learn that generosity in the Bible is certainly not less than financial generosity, but it is quite a bit more. The Early Church lived radically and pervasively generous lives. What is the source of their radical generosity? What are the marks of such radical generosity? How can we become radically generous? These are the questions we dig into in this sermon. _____________________ To learn more about the ministry of Church on Boulevard, click HERE How did the early followers of Jesus live such radically generous lives? What about them was so different that they were free from a fear of scarcity?


In Acts 4:32-35 we learn that generosity in the Bible is certainly not less than financial generosity, but it is quite a bit more. The Early Church lived radically and pervasively generous lives.


What is the source of their radical generosity?

What are the marks of such radical generosity?

How can we become radically generous?


These are the questions we dig into in this sermon.


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To learn more about the ministry of Church on Boulevard, click HERE

]]> 2470 A Practice For Unshakeable Faith in Hard Times | Practicing the Way, Acts 4 How can we grow through times of hardship? Today, we consider how the early Church became unshakeable amidst their first persecution. Looking at Acts 4, we see a remarkable prayer that teaches us: There is an order to hardship There is a loving purpose to hardship There is healing power in hardship All because of the Gospel. _________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:52:00 -0000 A Practice For Unshakeable Faith In Hard Times full Church on BLVD How can we grow through times of hardship? Today, we consider how the early Church became unshakeable amidst their first persecution. Looking at Acts 4, we see a remarkable prayer that teaches us: There is an order to hardship There is a loving purpose to hardship There is healing power in hardship All because of the Gospel. _________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE How can we grow through times of hardship?


Today, we consider how the early Church became unshakeable amidst their first persecution. Looking at Acts 4, we see a remarkable prayer that teaches us:


  1. There is an order to hardship
  2. There is a loving purpose to hardship
  3. There is healing power in hardship


All because of the Gospel.


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]]> 3016 Head, Heart, Body | Practicing the Way, Acts 1 How does the Ascension of Jesus impact our Christian practices today? Have you found yourself asking this question? ... probably not... But it does, and in this message, we learn about the revolutionary impact of Jesus' Ascension on our apprenticeship to him in modern times. In this sermon, we look at Acts 1 and learn about the truth and power for our practice based on the extraordinary Christian claim that Jesus not only rose from the dead, but still lives in heaven. _________________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:47:00 -0000 Head, Heart, Body full Church on BLVD How does the Ascension of Jesus impact our Christian practices today? Have you found yourself asking this question? ... probably not... But it does, and in this message, we learn about the revolutionary impact of Jesus' Ascension on our apprenticeship to him in modern times. In this sermon, we look at Acts 1 and learn about the truth and power for our practice based on the extraordinary Christian claim that Jesus not only rose from the dead, but still lives in heaven. _________________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE How does the Ascension of Jesus impact our Christian practices today?

Have you found yourself asking this question? ... probably not... But it does, and in this message, we learn about the revolutionary impact of Jesus' Ascension on our apprenticeship to him in modern times.


In this sermon, we look at Acts 1 and learn about the truth and power for our practice based on the extraordinary Christian claim that Jesus not only rose from the dead, but still lives in heaven.


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]]> 2012 The Power For Our Practice, Pt 2 | Practicing The Way How can we appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit for our spiritual practices? In Romans 6:1-13, Paul teaches the model for unlocking and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Know -- have an informed mind about the Gospel Consider -- apply the Gospel until it melts your heart Present -- practice the Gospel with your body ______________________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:56:00 -0000 The Power For Our Practice, Pt 2 full Church on BLVD How can we appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit for our spiritual practices? In Romans 6:1-13, Paul teaches the model for unlocking and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Know -- have an informed mind about the Gospel Consider -- apply the Gospel until it melts your heart Present -- practice the Gospel with your body ______________________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE How can we appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit for our spiritual practices?


In Romans 6:1-13, Paul teaches the model for unlocking and unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.


  1. Know -- have an informed mind about the Gospel
  2. Consider -- apply the Gospel until it melts your heart
  3. Present -- practice the Gospel with your body


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]]> 2906 The Power For Our Practice, Pt. 1 | Practicing The Way How does the Gospel of Grace bring transformational power to our spiritual practices? In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his followers that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit. How does this work and what is the power for? ________________________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:50:00 -0000 The Power For Our Practice, Pt. 1 full Church on BLVD How does the Gospel of Grace bring transformational power to our spiritual practices? In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his followers that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit. How does this work and what is the power for? ________________________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE How does the Gospel of Grace bring transformational power to our spiritual practices?


In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his followers that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit. How does this work and what is the power for?


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]]> 2598 The Gospel and Discipleship/Spiritual Friendship | A Conversation with Andrew, Peyton, and Paige What does it look like to form a meaningful friendship based on following Jesus? In this episode, Andrew interviews Peyton and Paige about how to grow a vibrant friendship as disciples of Jesus in a modern context. _________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:59:00 -0000 The Gospel and Discipleship/Spiritual Friendship full Church on BLVD What does it look like to form a meaningful friendship based on following Jesus? In this episode, Andrew interviews Peyton and Paige about how to grow a vibrant friendship as disciples of Jesus in a modern context. _________________________ Learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE What does it look like to form a meaningful friendship based on following Jesus?


In this episode, Andrew interviews Peyton and Paige about how to grow a vibrant friendship as disciples of Jesus in a modern context.


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]]> 1206 The Gospel and Church Planting | A Conversation w/ Andrew, Carly, and Katelin In this episode, Andrew, Carly and Katelin discuss their experiences helping plant Church on BLVD. More Specifically, they talk about how they have 1) come to know God more 2) changed deeply 3) learned to apply the Gospel during the early stages of planting a church. ____________ learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:54:00 -0000 The Gospel And Church Planting (A Conversation) full Church on BLVD In this episode, Andrew, Carly and Katelin discuss their experiences helping plant Church on BLVD. More Specifically, they talk about how they have 1) come to know God more 2) changed deeply 3) learned to apply the Gospel during the early stages of planting a church. ____________ learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE In this episode, Andrew, Carly and Katelin discuss their experiences helping plant Church on BLVD.


More Specifically, they talk about how they have

1) come to know God more

2) changed deeply

3) learned to apply the Gospel

during the early stages of planting a church.


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]]> 1052 How The Gospel Shapes Us Communally | Church on Gospel What is a Christian community intended to look like? How does the Gospel shape a group of people into a community of hope? In 1 Peter 2:19, we are shown a picture as to how a Christian community looks when shaped by the Gospel -- distinct from the world, yet deeply invested in the world. ____________________________ You can learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:49:00 -0000 How The Gospel Shapes Us Communally full Church on BLVD What is a Christian community intended to look like? How does the Gospel shape a group of people into a community of hope? In 1 Peter 2:19, we are shown a picture as to how a Christian community looks when shaped by the Gospel -- distinct from the world, yet deeply invested in the world. ____________________________ You can learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE What is a Christian community intended to look like? How does the Gospel shape a group of people into a community of hope?


In 1 Peter 2:19, we are shown a picture as to how a Christian community looks when shaped by the Gospel -- distinct from the world, yet deeply invested in the world.


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]]> 1126 How the Gospel Shapes Us Personally | Church on Gospel How does the Gospel change my life over time? How can I harness its power personally? In Romans 1:16-17, Paul's message provides an answer to these questions. At the end of this message, we hear from Charlie Shanahan about how the Gospel has radically shaped his own life. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:48:00 -0000 How The Gospel Shapes Us Personally full Church on BLVD How does the Gospel change my life over time? How can I harness its power personally? In Romans 1:16-17, Paul's message provides an answer to these questions. At the end of this message, we hear from Charlie Shanahan about how the Gospel has radically shaped his own life. ______________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE How does the Gospel change my life over time? How can I harness its power personally?


In Romans 1:16-17, Paul's message provides an answer to these questions. At the end of this message, we hear from Charlie Shanahan about how the Gospel has radically shaped his own life.


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]]> 2564 What Is The Gospel? | Church on Gospel What is the core of Christianity? What is the Gospel? Why is it important? In Romans 1:1-7, Paul lays out the Gospel with clarity: It's historical good news not just good advice It is revealed through the entire story of Scripture pointing to Jesus It is the dynamic of grace over works __________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:23:00 -0000 What Is the Gospel? full Church on BLVD What is the core of Christianity? What is the Gospel? Why is it important? In Romans 1:1-7, Paul lays out the Gospel with clarity: It's historical good news not just good advice It is revealed through the entire story of Scripture pointing to Jesus It is the dynamic of grace over works __________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE What is the core of Christianity? What is the Gospel? Why is it important?


In Romans 1:1-7, Paul lays out the Gospel with clarity:

  • It's historical good news not just good advice
  • It is revealed through the entire story of Scripture pointing to Jesus
  • It is the dynamic of grace over works


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]]> 3264 "How Did I Get Here?" | God Provides Where We Cannot, Genesis 29-30 Have you ever found yourself in a hard season asking, "How did I get here?" Or "Where is God in my pain?" If so, you are not alone. In Genesis 29-30, we find a story about Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. It is a messy story that teaches us about God's provision amidst our pain. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:07:00 -0000 "How Did I Get Here?" full Church on BLVD Have you ever found yourself in a hard season asking, "How did I get here?" Or "Where is God in my pain?" If so, you are not alone. In Genesis 29-30, we find a story about Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. It is a messy story that teaches us about God's provision amidst our pain. ____________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE Have you ever found yourself in a hard season asking, "How did I get here?" Or "Where is God in my pain?"


If so, you are not alone.


In Genesis 29-30, we find a story about Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. It is a messy story that teaches us about God's provision amidst our pain.


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]]> 1948 Living A Life Of Blessing: Jacob's Story | Genesis 25-32 What does it mean to have God's blessing? Does it mean you will have an easy life? Does it mean you will have health and wealth? As we study Jacob and consider his life in Genesis 25-32, we see it is marked by "blessing" in an unexpected way. The Bible uses the word "blessing" in a more powerful way than we understand as modern people. Why is this important to understand and how can this revolutionize our daily lives? This sermon addresses these questions and more as we seek to grasp God's grace and live lives of blessing. ________________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:43:00 -0000 Living A Life Of Blessing full Church on BLVD What does it mean to have God's blessing? Does it mean you will have an easy life? Does it mean you will have health and wealth? As we study Jacob and consider his life in Genesis 25-32, we see it is marked by "blessing" in an unexpected way. The Bible uses the word "blessing" in a more powerful way than we understand as modern people. Why is this important to understand and how can this revolutionize our daily lives? This sermon addresses these questions and more as we seek to grasp God's grace and live lives of blessing. ________________________ Learn more about our ministry by CLICKING HERE What does it mean to have God's blessing? Does it mean you will have an easy life? Does it mean you will have health and wealth?



As we study Jacob and consider his life in Genesis 25-32, we see it is marked by "blessing" in an unexpected way.


The Bible uses the word "blessing" in a more powerful way than we understand as modern people. Why is this important to understand and how can this revolutionize our daily lives? This sermon addresses these questions and more as we seek to grasp God's grace and live lives of blessing.


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]]> 2632 The Gospel and Laughter, Pt. 2: God Transforms Us With Joy | Genesis 21 When you think about God, do you think about joy-filled laughter? When you think about Christians, do you think of people marked by joy? In Genesis 21:1-7, God transforms Sarah from a disbelieving skeptic to a woman of laughter and joy. We learn that we should expect to experience joy when God comes into our lives. _________________________ Learn more about Church on Boulevard by CLICKING HERE Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:51:00 -0000 The Gospel and Laughter, Pt. 2 full Church on BLVD God Transforms Us With Joy | Genesis 21 When you think about God, do you think about joy-filled laughter? When you think about Christians, do you think of people marked by joy? In Genesis 21:1-7, God transforms Sarah from a disbelieving skeptic to a woman of laughter and joy. We learn that we should expect to experience joy when God comes into our lives. _________________________ Learn more about Church on Boulevard by CLICKING HERE When you think about God, do you think about joy-filled laughter? When you think about Christians, do you think of people marked by joy?


In Genesis 21:1-7, God transforms Sarah from a disbelieving skeptic to a woman of laughter and joy. We learn that we should expect to experience joy when God comes into our lives.

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]]> 2138 The Gospel and Laughter, Pt 1: God is Not Deterred By Disbelief | Genesis 18 Have you ever been skeptical of someone who says they had a personal encounter with God? Have you ever had an experience that left you wondering if you had just encountered God? In Genesis 18:1-15, Sarah encounters God and she laughs at him in disbelief. Yet, God continues to reassure her with kindness. We learn about God's character toward disbelief and what it means to personally encounter God. _____________________ Learn more about Church on Boulevard by CLICKING HERE Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:45:00 -0000 The Gospel and Laughter, Pt 1 full Church on BLVD God is Not Deterred By Disbelief | Genesis 18 Have you ever been skeptical of someone who says they had a personal encounter with God? Have you ever had an experience that left you wondering if you had just encountered God? In Genesis 18:1-15, Sarah encounters God and she laughs at him in disbelief. Yet, God continues to reassure her with kindness. We learn about God's character toward disbelief and what it means to personally encounter God. _____________________ Learn more about Church on Boulevard by CLICKING HERE Have you ever been skeptical of someone who says they had a personal encounter with God? Have you ever had an experience that left you wondering if you had just encountered God?


In Genesis 18:1-15, Sarah encounters God and she laughs at him in disbelief. Yet, God continues to reassure her with kindness. We learn about God's character toward disbelief and what it means to personally encounter God.


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]]> 2854 A Curious Covenant | Genesis 15-17 Relationships add meaning to our lives. How are we to understand what it means to have our most meaningful relationship with God? What is a covenant? Circum…wha???!! How do we understand God’s covenant with Abraham along with the sign of the covenant among males? How does this bring us to Christ today? All of this is the topic of this message on Genesis 15-17 as we continue our Summer series with our journey through Genesis. _________________________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:34:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD Relationships add meaning to our lives. How are we to understand what it means to have our most meaningful relationship with God? What is a covenant? Circum…wha???!! How do we understand God’s covenant with Abraham along with the sign of the covenant among males? How does this bring us to Christ today? All of this is the topic of this message on Genesis 15-17 as we continue our Summer series with our journey through Genesis. _________________________________ Learn more about our ministry HERE Relationships add meaning to our lives. How are we to understand what it means to have our most meaningful relationship with God?


What is a covenant? Circum…wha???!! How do we understand God’s covenant with Abraham along with the sign of the covenant among males? How does this bring us to Christ today?


All of this is the topic of this message on Genesis 15-17 as we continue our Summer series with our journey through Genesis.


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]]> 2520 What Is Your Calling? | Genesis 12, The Call of Abram The term calling can be confusing, even frustrating. How do we figure out our purpose in a world full of options? In this message, we look at Genesis 12:1-3 and the Call of Abram. This passage reveals a Biblical understanding of calling and how to live a life of purpose in a world of possibilities. ____________________ You can learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:50:00 -0000 What Is Your Calling? full Church on BLVD The term calling can be confusing, even frustrating. How do we figure out our purpose in a world full of options? In this message, we look at Genesis 12:1-3 and the Call of Abram. This passage reveals a Biblical understanding of calling and how to live a life of purpose in a world of possibilities. ____________________ You can learn more about our ministry by clicking HERE The term calling can be confusing, even frustrating. How do we figure out our purpose in a world full of options?


In this message, we look at Genesis 12:1-3 and the Call of Abram. This passage reveals a Biblical understanding of calling and how to live a life of purpose in a world of possibilities.


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]]> 2320 A Warning, An Invitation, And A Promise | Genesis 11, The Tower of Babel How do we live a meaningful life in a chaotic world? For many of us, life can border on crazy-busy moreso than crazy-meaningful. The story of Babel, in Genesis 11, offers us a warning, an invitation, and a promise that will help us subdue the chaos and embrace the goodness of God. _____________ For more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:00 -0000 A Warning, An Invitation, And A Promise full Church on BLVD How do we live a meaningful life in a chaotic world? For many of us, life can border on crazy-busy moreso than crazy-meaningful. The story of Babel, in Genesis 11, offers us a warning, an invitation, and a promise that will help us subdue the chaos and embrace the goodness of God. _____________ For more about our ministry, CLICK HERE How do we live a meaningful life in a chaotic world?


For many of us, life can border on crazy-busy moreso than crazy-meaningful.


The story of Babel, in Genesis 11, offers us a warning, an invitation, and a promise that will help us subdue the chaos and embrace the goodness of God.


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For more about our ministry, CLICK HERE

]]> 2012 When The Rains Come | Genesis 6-9, The Flood If we are to live meaningful lives, we need to understand the God who makes life meaningful. What are we to make of the storms of life? What of a God of judgment? Sometimes, the Scripture that seems most odd and shocking is counterintuitively beautiful — Genesis 6-9, the story of the Flood, is no exception. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:29:00 -0000 When The Rains Come full Church on BLVD If we are to live meaningful lives, we need to understand the God who makes life meaningful. What are we to make of the storms of life? What of a God of judgment? Sometimes, the Scripture that seems most odd and shocking is counterintuitively beautiful — Genesis 6-9, the story of the Flood, is no exception. If we are to live meaningful lives, we need to understand the God who makes life meaningful. What are we to make of the storms of life? What of a God of judgment?


Sometimes, the Scripture that seems most odd and shocking is counterintuitively beautiful — Genesis 6-9, the story of the Flood, is no exception.

]]> 2553 Life On Fire | Genesis 4, Cain and Abel Part of a meaningful life is living with passion — giving ourselves to something greater. How do we live with passion? What can we possibly give our lives to that won’t consume us, but instead will stoke the embers of our hearts? Genesis 4 tells us about the tragedy of Cain and Abel — in it we learn that a life of passion is one where we stop bargaining with God and give him all of us. This is the only way to actually live a satisfying life of passion. ____________________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:25:00 -0000 Life On Fire full Church on BLVD Part of a meaningful life is living with passion — giving ourselves to something greater. How do we live with passion? What can we possibly give our lives to that won’t consume us, but instead will stoke the embers of our hearts? Genesis 4 tells us about the tragedy of Cain and Abel — in it we learn that a life of passion is one where we stop bargaining with God and give him all of us. This is the only way to actually live a satisfying life of passion. ____________________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Part of a meaningful life is living with passion — giving ourselves to something greater.


How do we live with passion? What can we possibly give our lives to that won’t consume us, but instead will stoke the embers of our hearts?


Genesis 4 tells us about the tragedy of Cain and Abel — in it we learn that a life of passion is one where we stop bargaining with God and give him all of us. This is the only way to actually live a satisfying life of passion.

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]]> 2526 The Great Enemy To A Meaningful Life | Genesis 3, The Fall We long to live lives of impact and intimacy — to make a difference and to love — but something insidious stands between us and a meaningful life. Why do we often feel so dissatisfied with life? In Genesis 3, we learn about sin and evil as the ultimate enemy to a meaningful life. And this topic is more complex that it first appears. ________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:19:00 -0000 The Great Enemy To A Meaningful Life full Church on BLVD We long to live lives of impact and intimacy — to make a difference and to love — but something insidious stands between us and a meaningful life. Why do we often feel so dissatisfied with life? In Genesis 3, we learn about sin and evil as the ultimate enemy to a meaningful life. And this topic is more complex that it first appears. ________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE We long to live lives of impact and intimacy — to make a difference and to love — but something insidious stands between us and a meaningful life.


Why do we often feel so dissatisfied with life? In Genesis 3, we learn about sin and evil as the ultimate enemy to a meaningful life. And this topic is more complex that it first appears.


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]]> 2674 What Are We Made For? | Genesis 1-2, Creation What is the meaning of life? At some point, we all seem to ask this question. When we look at the Creation stories of Genesis 1 and 2, we get insight into the two driving forces for meaning in life: impact and intimacy ____________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:15:00 -0000 What Are We Made For? full Church on BLVD What is the meaning of life? At some point, we all seem to ask this question. When we look at the Creation stories of Genesis 1 and 2, we get insight into the two driving forces for meaning in life: impact and intimacy ____________ To learn more about our ministry, CLICK HERE What is the meaning of life? At some point, we all seem to ask this question.


When we look at the Creation stories of Genesis 1 and 2, we get insight into the two driving forces for meaning in life: impact and intimacy


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]]> 3206 Following Jesus in the Real World, Pt 2: Non-Anxious Presence = Tender Heart and Thick Skin How can Christians become people of non-anxiety in an anxious society? How does the Gospel bring an answer to my daily anxiety? In Matthew 9:35-10:40, Jesus teaches his disciples about the principles and power of a non-anxious presence. He sends them out to an anxious world with instructions for answering anxiety. In this sermon, we learn how to bring Jesus' teaching into our life today. ____________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard Mon, 20 May 2024 15:25:00 -0000 Non-Anxious Presence = Tender Heart and Thick Skin full Church on BLVD Tender Heart and Thick Skin How can Christians become people of non-anxiety in an anxious society? How does the Gospel bring an answer to my daily anxiety? In Matthew 9:35-10:40, Jesus teaches his disciples about the principles and power of a non-anxious presence. He sends them out to an anxious world with instructions for answering anxiety. In this sermon, we learn how to bring Jesus' teaching into our life today. ____________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard How can Christians become people of non-anxiety in an anxious society? How does the Gospel bring an answer to my daily anxiety?

In Matthew 9:35-10:40, Jesus teaches his disciples about the principles and power of a non-anxious presence. He sends them out to an anxious world with instructions for answering anxiety.

In this sermon, we learn how to bring Jesus' teaching into our life today.

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]]> 3187 Following Jesus In The Real World: Not Safe, But Good Life is very difficult -- Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, so why do I not feel peaceful following him? In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus tell his disciples that he did not come to "bring peace on earth." Does this contradict what we know about Jesus being our Prince of Peace? Or is there more to what Jesus is teaching, here? In this sermon, we dig into these questions and learn that following Jesus is both harder and more wonderful than we ever imagined. _________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard Mon, 20 May 2024 15:20:00 -0000 Not Safe, But Good full Church on BLVD Life is very difficult -- Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, so why do I not feel peaceful following him? In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus tell his disciples that he did not come to "bring peace on earth." Does this contradict what we know about Jesus being our Prince of Peace? Or is there more to what Jesus is teaching, here? In this sermon, we dig into these questions and learn that following Jesus is both harder and more wonderful than we ever imagined. _________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard Life is very difficult -- Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, so why do I not feel peaceful following him?


In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus tell his disciples that he did not come to "bring peace on earth." Does this contradict what we know about Jesus being our Prince of Peace? Or is there more to what Jesus is teaching, here?


In this sermon, we dig into these questions and learn that following Jesus is both harder and more wonderful than we ever imagined.

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]]> 2006 The Importance of Knowing What You Need What's more important than knowing what you want out of life? -- Knowing what you need. We have all experienced a sadness that our lives have not turned out as we'd hoped. We just aren't where we thought we'd be by now. Though wonderful, life can sometimes feel like a burden -- where can you find relief for that nagging sense that something is wrong with you - that you have to try harder or go farther to keep up? In Matthew 9:1-8, we learn how to get what we really need from Jesus in order to get what we really want from life. Learn more about our church HERE Wed, 08 May 2024 20:16:00 -0000 full Church on BLVD What's more important than knowing what you want out of life? -- Knowing what you need. We have all experienced a sadness that our lives have not turned out as we'd hoped. We just aren't where we thought we'd be by now. Though wonderful, life can sometimes feel like a burden -- where can you find relief for that nagging sense that something is wrong with you - that you have to try harder or go farther to keep up? In Matthew 9:1-8, we learn how to get what we really need from Jesus in order to get what we really want from life. Learn more about our church HERE What's more important than knowing what you want out of life? -- Knowing what you need.

We have all experienced a sadness that our lives have not turned out as we'd hoped. We just aren't where we thought we'd be by now.

Though wonderful, life can sometimes feel like a burden -- where can you find relief for that nagging sense that something is wrong with you - that you have to try harder or go farther to keep up?


In Matthew 9:1-8, we learn how to get what we really need from Jesus in order to get what we really want from life.


Learn more about our church HERE

]]> 2743 Insurmountable | The Beatitudes, Pt I Jesus talked about "the Kingdom" a lot — it was his central teaching: "The Kingdom of the Heavens is near, enter it and receive eternal life."  But, what does that mean?! What does life in the Kingdom look like? In Matthew 5:1-5, Jesus shows us how to enter his Kingdom through spiritual poverty, mourning, and meekness. ______________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:03:00 -0000 The Beatitudes, Pt I full Church on BLVD Jesus talked about "the Kingdom" a lot — it was his central teaching: "The Kingdom of the Heavens is near, enter it and receive eternal life."  But, what does that mean?! What does life in the Kingdom look like? In Matthew 5:1-5, Jesus shows us how to enter his Kingdom through spiritual poverty, mourning, and meekness. ______________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard Jesus talked about "the Kingdom" a lot — it was his central teaching: "The Kingdom of the Heavens is near, enter it and receive eternal life." 

But, what does that mean?! What does life in the Kingdom look like?

In Matthew 5:1-5, Jesus shows us how to enter his Kingdom through spiritual poverty, mourning, and meekness.

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CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on Boulevard

]]> 2157 Matthew's Field Guide | Wounded Healers: What Community Could Be Why are followers of Jesus so dysfunctional? How could a bunch of wounded people join together to bring the world to healing? In today's message, we see that Christians enter into the wounds of their story in order to enter the wounds of the world in order to bring others to the healer. The teaching is based on Matthew 4:23-25 ______________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by CLICKING HERE Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:27:00 -0000 Wounded Healers full Church on BLVD What Community Could Be Why are followers of Jesus so dysfunctional? How could a bunch of wounded people join together to bring the world to healing? In today's message, we see that Christians enter into the wounds of their story in order to enter the wounds of the world in order to bring others to the healer. The teaching is based on Matthew 4:23-25 ______________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by CLICKING HERE Why are followers of Jesus so dysfunctional? How could a bunch of wounded people join together to bring the world to healing?

In today's message, we see that Christians enter into the wounds of their story in order to enter the wounds of the world in order to bring others to the healer.

The teaching is based on Matthew 4:23-25

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]]> 2170 Matthew's Field Guide | "Follow Me": Jesus Calls Disciples How "In" should we be for Jesus? If we are "All In" disciples of Jesus, won't we become religious fanatics? Aren't the "most Christian" people the least loving, relaxed, and tolerant people? Matthew 4:18-22 shows us that not only are disciples of Jesus the most loving, humble, and tolerant -- they are the LEAST likely to become religious fanatics. Listen in whil we discuss the dynamic, dangerous, and doable call of Jesus that is extended to ALL people. Get the Sermon Slides HERE _________________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on BLVD Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:39:00 -0000 "Follow Me" full Church on BLVD Jesus Calls Disciples How "In" should we be for Jesus? If we are "All In" disciples of Jesus, won't we become religious fanatics? Aren't the "most Christian" people the least loving, relaxed, and tolerant people? Matthew 4:18-22 shows us that not only are disciples of Jesus the most loving, humble, and tolerant -- they are the LEAST likely to become religious fanatics. Listen in whil we discuss the dynamic, dangerous, and doable call of Jesus that is extended to ALL people. Get the Sermon Slides HERE _________________________ CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on BLVD How "In" should we be for Jesus? If we are "All In" disciples of Jesus, won't we become religious fanatics? Aren't the "most Christian" people the least loving, relaxed, and tolerant people?


Matthew 4:18-22 shows us that not only are disciples of Jesus the most loving, humble, and tolerant -- they are the LEAST likely to become religious fanatics.

Listen in whil we discuss the dynamic, dangerous, and doable call of Jesus that is extended to ALL people.


Get the Sermon Slides HERE

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CLICK HERE to learn more about Church on BLVD

]]> 2880 Matthew's Field Guide | Let Your Life Preach: The In-Between Journey With Jesus What do we do when we are "In-Between" -- when we have outgrown one where we have been, but not yet where we are headed? Life isn't always HIGH or LOW -- so what do we do in-between the high's and low's? So much of Christian messaging can lead us to believe we need Jesus to keep our life to avoid some terrible low -- or we need Jesus in order for our life to reach some victorious high. But, the highs and lows of life are not where we normally live. Often, we are "In-Between." Matthew 4:12-17 shows us a glimpse of Jesus' life after his baptism and temptation, but before he begins public ministry. Today's message considers what we learn from Jesus in the "In-Between" of life. For sermon slides, CLICK HERE ________________________ To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:13:00 -0000 Let Your Life Preach full Church on BLVD The In-Between Journey With Jesus What do we do when we are "In-Between" -- when we have outgrown one where we have been, but not yet where we are headed? Life isn't always HIGH or LOW -- so what do we do in-between the high's and low's? So much of Christian messaging can lead us to believe we need Jesus to keep our life to avoid some terrible low -- or we need Jesus in order for our life to reach some victorious high. But, the highs and lows of life are not where we normally live. Often, we are "In-Between." Matthew 4:12-17 shows us a glimpse of Jesus' life after his baptism and temptation, but before he begins public ministry. Today's message considers what we learn from Jesus in the "In-Between" of life. For sermon slides, CLICK HERE ________________________ To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE What do we do when we are "In-Between" -- when we have outgrown one where we have been, but not yet where we are headed? Life isn't always HIGH or LOW -- so what do we do in-between the high's and low's?

So much of Christian messaging can lead us to believe we need Jesus to keep our life to avoid some terrible low -- or we need Jesus in order for our life to reach some victorious high. But, the highs and lows of life are not where we normally live. Often, we are "In-Between."

Matthew 4:12-17 shows us a glimpse of Jesus' life after his baptism and temptation, but before he begins public ministry. Today's message considers what we learn from Jesus in the "In-Between" of life.

For sermon slides, CLICK HERE

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To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE

]]> 2634 Matthew's Field Guide | Jesus' Temptation: What To Do In The Wilderness Have you ever hit a wall in your faith? Or a season of disillusionment with Christianity? Did it feel like your very soul was under attack? Maybe you were/are tempted to bail on God entirely? The Bible uses the metaphor of the wilderness for times of spiritual battle -- it can feel like hitting a wall and tempt us to give up on God. Jesus shows us how to fight back against spiritual evil in the wilderness and grow in our faith. The Complexity of Evil Our Spiritual Battle How To Fight Back With The Gospel Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE ___________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:43:00 -0000 Jesus' Temptation full Church on BLVD What To Do In The Wilderness Have you ever hit a wall in your faith? Or a season of disillusionment with Christianity? Did it feel like your very soul was under attack? Maybe you were/are tempted to bail on God entirely? The Bible uses the metaphor of the wilderness for times of spiritual battle -- it can feel like hitting a wall and tempt us to give up on God. Jesus shows us how to fight back against spiritual evil in the wilderness and grow in our faith. The Complexity of Evil Our Spiritual Battle How To Fight Back With The Gospel Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE ___________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Have you ever hit a wall in your faith? Or a season of disillusionment with Christianity? Did it feel like your very soul was under attack?

Maybe you were/are tempted to bail on God entirely?

The Bible uses the metaphor of the wilderness for times of spiritual battle -- it can feel like hitting a wall and tempt us to give up on God.

Jesus shows us how to fight back against spiritual evil in the wilderness and grow in our faith.

  1. The Complexity of Evil
  2. Our Spiritual Battle
  3. How To Fight Back With The Gospel

Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE

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Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE

]]> 2748 Matthew's Field Guide | Jesus' Baptism: How God Uses Hardships For Growth Do we expect the Christian life to keep us from hardship? In Matthew 3, we see that a Christian does not avoid hardship, but that they have unparalleled resources to use their hardships to become someone great! The Symbol of Water The Concept of Baptism The Principle of Resilience Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE ____________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:41:00 -0000 Jesus' Baptism full Church on BLVD How God Uses Hardships For Growth Do we expect the Christian life to keep us from hardship? In Matthew 3, we see that a Christian does not avoid hardship, but that they have unparalleled resources to use their hardships to become someone great! The Symbol of Water The Concept of Baptism The Principle of Resilience Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE ____________________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Do we expect the Christian life to keep us from hardship?

In Matthew 3, we see that a Christian does not avoid hardship, but that they have unparalleled resources to use their hardships to become someone great!

  1. The Symbol of Water
  2. The Concept of Baptism
  3. The Principle of Resilience

Get the SERMON SLIDES HERE


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Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE

]]> 2168 Matthew's Field Guide | The Way of Repentance What is repentance? Why is it vitally important for us to repent? In this sermon, we look at Matthew 3:1-12 and consider what repentance means under 3 headings: Consider: The Kingdom is at Hand! Confess: Admit That You Aren't Okay Conform: Go "Prepare the Way" ______________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:40:00 -0000 The Way of Repentance full Church on BLVD What is repentance? Why is it vitally important for us to repent? In this sermon, we look at Matthew 3:1-12 and consider what repentance means under 3 headings: Consider: The Kingdom is at Hand! Confess: Admit That You Aren't Okay Conform: Go "Prepare the Way" ______________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE What is repentance? Why is it vitally important for us to repent?

In this sermon, we look at Matthew 3:1-12 and consider what repentance means under 3 headings:

  1. Consider: The Kingdom is at Hand!
  2. Confess: Admit That You Aren't Okay
  3. Conform: Go "Prepare the Way"

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]]> 2995 Free People, Free People | A Kingdom of Free People Why do Christians say they believe one thing, but act as if they believe something different? How can we actually live as if what we believe is really real? In this message on Galatians 1:1-5, we explore how the Gospel shapes us to live in true freedom in every area of life. We consider: The Government of the Gospel The Grounding for the Gospel The Glory in the Gospel ______________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:09:00 -0000 A Kingdom of Free People full Church on BLVD The Gospel According to Galatians Why do Christians say they believe one thing, but act as if they believe something different? How can we actually live as if what we believe is really real? In this message on Galatians 1:1-5, we explore how the Gospel shapes us to live in true freedom in every area of life. We consider: The Government of the Gospel The Grounding for the Gospel The Glory in the Gospel ______________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE Why do Christians say they believe one thing, but act as if they believe something different? How can we actually live as if what we believe is really real?

In this message on Galatians 1:1-5, we explore how the Gospel shapes us to live in true freedom in every area of life.

We consider:

  1. The Government of the Gospel
  2. The Grounding for the Gospel
  3. The Glory in the Gospel

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]]> 3032 Church on Gospel | The Gospel Transforms Our Desires Romans 1:21-25 - Are you satisfied with your life? There are so many competing desires inside of us. Do we suppress them through self-mastery? Do we unleash them through self-indulgence? Is there another approach that will give us satisfaction? In this sermon, we address: The Problem with Desire How the Gospel Uniquely Satisfies the Problem How This Shapes Us Together _____________________________________________________ To learn more about Church on Boulevard, CLICK HERE Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:14:33 -0000 The Gospel Transforms Our Desires full Church on BLVD Can our desires ever be satisfied? How? Romans 1:21-25 - Are you satisfied with your life? There are so many competing desires inside of us. Do we suppress them through self-mastery? Do we unleash them through self-indulgence? Is there another approach that will give us satisfaction? In this sermon, we address: The Problem with Desire How the Gospel Uniquely Satisfies the Problem How This Shapes Us Together _____________________________________________________ To learn more about Church on Boulevard, CLICK HERE Romans 1:21-25 - Are you satisfied with your life? There are so many competing desires inside of us. Do we suppress them through self-mastery? Do we unleash them through self-indulgence? Is there another approach that will give us satisfaction?

In this sermon, we address:

  1. The Problem with Desire
  2. How the Gospel Uniquely Satisfies the Problem
  3. How This Shapes Us Together


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]]> 2882 Church on Gospel | The Gospel Challenges Our Thinking Galatians 5:6-8 -- Are faith and reason compatible? Or does the Christianity encourage blind faith? In this sermon, we consider: Why Thinking Is Important Why We Need The Gospel to Challenge Our Thinking How This Impacts The Church - "Gospel Thinking Workshop" To jump to our Gospel Thinking Workshop, scroll to 50:31 _______________________________________________ To learn more about Church on Boulevard, CLICK HERE Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:45:27 -0000 The Gospel Challenges Our Thinking full Church on BLVD How do faith and reason work together? Galatians 5:6-8 -- Are faith and reason compatible? Or does the Christianity encourage blind faith? In this sermon, we consider: Why Thinking Is Important Why We Need The Gospel to Challenge Our Thinking How This Impacts The Church - "Gospel Thinking Workshop" To jump to our Gospel Thinking Workshop, scroll to 50:31 _______________________________________________ To learn more about Church on Boulevard, CLICK HERE Galatians 5:6-8 -- Are faith and reason compatible? Or does the Christianity encourage blind faith?

In this sermon, we consider:

Why Thinking Is Important

Why We Need The Gospel to Challenge Our Thinking

How This Impacts The Church - "Gospel Thinking Workshop"


To jump to our Gospel Thinking Workshop, scroll to 50:31

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To learn more about Church on Boulevard, CLICK HERE

]]> 3946 Church on Gospel | Completely Different 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- If we are "new creations" in Jesus, why do we not experience the abundance of life that the Bible promises? Why do churches appear to be filled with people who aren't more generous and loving than non-Christians? In this week's sermon, we learn how Scripture responds to these questions. We consider the following: What is the problem with the "old self"? Why is the "old self" still a problem for us today? What does it mean to be a "new creation in Christ"? What are the implications of this for the church? ___________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:14:33 -0000 Completely Different full Church on BLVD The Gospel of Jesus changes everything! 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- If we are "new creations" in Jesus, why do we not experience the abundance of life that the Bible promises? Why do churches appear to be filled with people who aren't more generous and loving than non-Christians? In this week's sermon, we learn how Scripture responds to these questions. We consider the following: What is the problem with the "old self"? Why is the "old self" still a problem for us today? What does it mean to be a "new creation in Christ"? What are the implications of this for the church? ___________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- If we are "new creations" in Jesus, why do we not experience the abundance of life that the Bible promises? Why do churches appear to be filled with people who aren't more generous and loving than non-Christians?

In this week's sermon, we learn how Scripture responds to these questions.

We consider the following:

  • What is the problem with the "old self"?
  • Why is the "old self" still a problem for us today?
  • What does it mean to be a "new creation in Christ"?
  • What are the implications of this for the church?

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Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE

]]> 3068 Living the Abundant Life | Building Relationships of Trust (Sermon) In a digital age, it feels harder than ever to build deep, trusting relationships. In this message, we consider how the Gospel empowers us in the area of Christian friendship. __________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:36:37 -0000 Building Relationships of Trust (Sermon) full Church on BLVD How do we live with abundance in our relationships? In a digital age, it feels harder than ever to build deep, trusting relationships. In this message, we consider how the Gospel empowers us in the area of Christian friendship. __________________ Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE In a digital age, it feels harder than ever to build deep, trusting relationships.

In this message, we consider how the Gospel empowers us in the area of Christian friendship.

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Learn more about Church on BLVD by clicking HERE

]]> 2070 Living the Abundant Life | Managing Money and Possessions (Sermon) Most of us don't feel like we have enough. We don't believe that less possessions might lead to more life. How does Jesus transform our hearts to hold our possessions loosely? What is a Gospel-shaped attitude towards money? _____________ To access the sermon slides, CLICK HERE To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:07:00 -0000 Managing Money and Possessions (Sermon) full Church on BLVD How does the Gospel shape our attitude towards our stuff? Most of us don't feel like we have enough. We don't believe that less possessions might lead to more life. How does Jesus transform our hearts to hold our possessions loosely? What is a Gospel-shaped attitude towards money? _____________ To access the sermon slides, CLICK HERE To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Most of us don't feel like we have enough. We don't believe that less possessions might lead to more life.

How does Jesus transform our hearts to hold our possessions loosely?

What is a Gospel-shaped attitude towards money?

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To access the sermon slides, CLICK HERE

To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE

]]> 1790 Living the Abundant Life | Making the Most of Your Time (Sermon) How does our conception of time impact our ability to live life to the fullest? In this message, we discover how the Gospel reshapes our understanding of time, freeing us to make the most of one of our most valuable resources. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2;15-17 CLICK HERE to access the companion worksheet to apply this teaching to your own life. Learn more about us at www.churchonblvd.com Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:57:03 -0000 Making the Most of Your Time full Church on BLVD How does our conception of time impact our ability to live life to the fullest? In this message, we discover how the Gospel reshapes our understanding of time, freeing us to make the most of one of our most valuable resources. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2;15-17 CLICK HERE to access the companion worksheet to apply this teaching to your own life. Learn more about us at www.churchonblvd.com How does our conception of time impact our ability to live life to the fullest?

In this message, we discover how the Gospel reshapes our understanding of time, freeing us to make the most of one of our most valuable resources.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2;15-17


CLICK HERE to access the companion worksheet to apply this teaching to your own life.


Learn more about us at www.churchonblvd.com

]]> 1445 Living the Abundant Life | Living with Soaring Vision and Deep Need (Sermon) Do you ever long for more out of your life? Most of us don't see just how contingent is our vision for life on a deep, inner thirst. In John 4, Jesus engages and transforms a Samaritan woman. This passage reveals that the secret to living your life with soaring vision has everything to do with digging down to your deepest need. ___________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:54:00 -0000 Living with Soaring Vision and Deep Need (Sermon) full Church on BLVD Your Need is Deeper Than You Think Do you ever long for more out of your life? Most of us don't see just how contingent is our vision for life on a deep, inner thirst. In John 4, Jesus engages and transforms a Samaritan woman. This passage reveals that the secret to living your life with soaring vision has everything to do with digging down to your deepest need. ___________ Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE Do you ever long for more out of your life?

Most of us don't see just how contingent is our vision for life on a deep, inner thirst.

In John 4, Jesus engages and transforms a Samaritan woman. This passage reveals that the secret to living your life with soaring vision has everything to do with digging down to your deepest need.

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Learn more about Church on BLVD HERE

]]> 1804 Living the Abundant Life | Round Table Conversation About Gifts How do we recognize our gifts and the gifts of others? How can we leverage our gifts to strengthen our city? In this week's episode, Paige, Drew, Derek, Cody, and Megan engage a round table conversation about the joys and challenges that come along with exercising our gifts in the world. We address: What our gifts are for How to identify and exercise our gifts Basic habits for shaping our character to sustain our gifts over time Additional Resources: CLICK HERE for a companion guide to the podcast CLICK HERE for a companion book to craft a Rule of Life To learn more about Church on BLVD, visit our website www.churchonblvd.com Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:13:20 -0000 Round Table Conversation About Gifts and Character full Church on BLVD How can we identify and sustain our gifts? How do we recognize our gifts and the gifts of others? How can we leverage our gifts to strengthen our city? In this week's episode, Paige, Drew, Derek, Cody, and Megan engage a round table conversation about the joys and challenges that come along with exercising our gifts in the world. We address: What our gifts are for How to identify and exercise our gifts Basic habits for shaping our character to sustain our gifts over time Additional Resources: CLICK HERE for a companion guide to the podcast CLICK HERE for a companion book to craft a Rule of Life To learn more about Church on BLVD, visit our website www.churchonblvd.com How do we recognize our gifts and the gifts of others? How can we leverage our gifts to strengthen our city?

In this week's episode, Paige, Drew, Derek, Cody, and Megan engage a round table conversation about the joys and challenges that come along with exercising our gifts in the world.


We address:

  • What our gifts are for
  • How to identify and exercise our gifts
  • Basic habits for shaping our character to sustain our gifts over time


Additional Resources:

CLICK HERE for a companion guide to the podcast

CLICK HERE for a companion book to craft a Rule of Life

To learn more about Church on BLVD, visit our website www.churchonblvd.com


]]> 3278 Living the Abundant Life | Your Gifts and "The WOW Factor" How choose how to use my gifts in life when I am anxious and overwhelmed with so many options? How do I use my gifts when I am not where I thought I'd be by now in my -- career, relationships, finances? In this sermon, Drew engages these questions and more. We engage Ephesians 4:4-16 where Scripture addresses the purpose of and power for our gifts, talents, and temperaments. We address: Anxieties and disappointments related to our gifts What our gifts are for How the Gospel transforms us so we can use our gifts for impact beyond ourselves If you want to explore your unique spiritual gift mix, CLICK HERE for a 10 minute assessment. For more info on engaging your gifts, CLICK HERE to check out our summer reading To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:49:06 -0000 Your Gifts and "The WOW Factor" full Church on BLVD How do we live the abundant life with our gifts, talents, and temperament? How choose how to use my gifts in life when I am anxious and overwhelmed with so many options? How do I use my gifts when I am not where I thought I'd be by now in my -- career, relationships, finances? In this sermon, Drew engages these questions and more. We engage Ephesians 4:4-16 where Scripture addresses the purpose of and power for our gifts, talents, and temperaments. We address: Anxieties and disappointments related to our gifts What our gifts are for How the Gospel transforms us so we can use our gifts for impact beyond ourselves If you want to explore your unique spiritual gift mix, CLICK HERE for a 10 minute assessment. For more info on engaging your gifts, CLICK HERE to check out our summer reading To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE How choose how to use my gifts in life when I am anxious and overwhelmed with so many options? How do I use my gifts when I am not where I thought I'd be by now in my -- career, relationships, finances?

In this sermon, Drew engages these questions and more.

We engage Ephesians 4:4-16 where Scripture addresses the purpose of and power for our gifts, talents, and temperaments.


We address:

  • Anxieties and disappointments related to our gifts
  • What our gifts are for
  • How the Gospel transforms us so we can use our gifts for impact beyond ourselves


If you want to explore your unique spiritual gift mix, CLICK HERE for a 10 minute assessment.

For more info on engaging your gifts, CLICK HERE to check out our summer reading

To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE

]]> 2490 Living the Abundant Life | Roles and Relationships Are you overwhelmed by relational hyper-connectivity in a digital age, but still lonely? Today, Drew, Derek, and Paige have a conversation about following Jesus in the area of our primary roles and relationships. We introduce a tool, the Rule of Life, to move us toward health in the relationships that matter most. We address: An introduction to the Rule of Life What roles we play in our primary relationships Some categories to assess the health of our relationships How the Gospel of Jesus shapes our relationships What to do if we want to grow in this area CLICK HERE to take the relationship self-inventory CLICK HERE to access our Summer Reading about the Rule of Life To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:09:56 -0000 Living the Abundant Life | Roles and Relationships full 1 Church on BLVD A conversation about living the abundant life in our primary relationships. Are you overwhelmed by relational hyper-connectivity in a digital age, but still lonely? Today, Drew, Derek, and Paige have a conversation about following Jesus in the area of our primary roles and relationships. We introduce a tool, the Rule of Life, to move us toward health in the relationships that matter most. We address: An introduction to the Rule of Life What roles we play in our primary relationships Some categories to assess the health of our relationships How the Gospel of Jesus shapes our relationships What to do if we want to grow in this area CLICK HERE to take the relationship self-inventory CLICK HERE to access our Summer Reading about the Rule of Life To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Are you overwhelmed by relational hyper-connectivity in a digital age, but still lonely?

Today, Drew, Derek, and Paige have a conversation about following Jesus in the area of our primary roles and relationships. We introduce a tool, the Rule of Life, to move us toward health in the relationships that matter most.


We address:

  • An introduction to the Rule of Life
  • What roles we play in our primary relationships
  • Some categories to assess the health of our relationships
  • How the Gospel of Jesus shapes our relationships
  • What to do if we want to grow in this area


CLICK HERE to take the relationship self-inventory

CLICK HERE to access our Summer Reading about the Rule of Life

To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE

]]> 3476 Living the Abundant Life | The Good Shepherd Are you "living your best life"? In a world full of promises and expectations that our best life is "just around the corner" we all turn to something or someone to shepherd a sense of meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. In today's episode, we look at John 10:9-11 and consider how knowing Jesus as The Good Shepherd leads you to live your best life and not just strive for it. We address: What it means to be a sheep - Who/What is shepherding you? The "Western Secular Gospel" The Gospel of The Good Shepherd A Tool to help us live our best life with The Good Shepherd CLICK HERE for companion sermon slides To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:27:00 -0000 Living the Abundant Life | The Good Shepherd full 1 1 Church on BLVD Who is guiding your life? Are you "living your best life"? In a world full of promises and expectations that our best life is "just around the corner" we all turn to something or someone to shepherd a sense of meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. In today's episode, we look at John 10:9-11 and consider how knowing Jesus as The Good Shepherd leads you to live your best life and not just strive for it. We address: What it means to be a sheep - Who/What is shepherding you? The "Western Secular Gospel" The Gospel of The Good Shepherd A Tool to help us live our best life with The Good Shepherd CLICK HERE for companion sermon slides To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE Are you "living your best life"?

In a world full of promises and expectations that our best life is "just around the corner" we all turn to something or someone to shepherd a sense of meaning, purpose, and satisfaction.


In today's episode, we look at John 10:9-11 and consider how knowing Jesus as The Good Shepherd leads you to live your best life and not just strive for it.

We address:

  • What it means to be a sheep - Who/What is shepherding you?
  • The "Western Secular Gospel"
  • The Gospel of The Good Shepherd
  • A Tool to help us live our best life with The Good Shepherd


CLICK HERE for companion sermon slides

To learn more about Church on BLVD, CLICK HERE

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